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Perhaps you already work in sales and want more information on the fundamentals of industrial distribution.  Or, you’re already working in the industry but want to transition into a new role.

 

We have a library of training programs that you can take at your own pace.  Select a program to learn more.

 

Training Program Offered By Details/Descriptions

 

Basic Hydraulics Interactive Training CD National Fluid Power Association

This fully interactive tutorial and testing system is for anyone who needs to know basic hydraulic principles.

 

BSA Bearing and Industry Briefs* Bearing Specialists Association

Special bulletins present summarized information on topics of interest to the bearings industry, such as seal selection and plane bearings. 

 

Elements of Industrial Distribution Industrial Careers Pathway

Unique online curriculum that provides a comprehensive overview of the industrial distribution business model, the role of distributors in the supply chain and their relationship with supplier and end users.

 

Fundamentals of Hydraulics* National Fluid Power Association

This online resource will provide you with basic information about hydraulic technology and its applications.

 

Fundamentals of Pneumatics* National Fluid Power Association

Fundamentals of Pneumatics introduces basic concepts, terminology, applications, and automation processes used throughout the pneumatics industry. 

 

How to Excel at Distributor Sales

Power Transmission Distributors Association

 

Shows salespeople how to increase performance, gain confidence, make more money and boost the effectiveness of every sales call.

IAPD Web Seminars*

International Association of Plastics Distribution

 

Source for convenient, effective plastics education.

In-House Training Guide

 

Bearing Specialists Association

 

Self-directed study of bearing essentials

 

Introduction to Plastics International Association of Plastics Distribution

A training manual focused on the basic behavior and properties of plastic materials, the uses of plastic materials, and discusses many common plastic materials and processes that plastics distributors encounter. 

 

Power Transmission Handbook

Power Transmission Distributors Association

 

The definitive textbook for power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) fundamentals.
PT Interactive Online

Power Transmission Distributors Association

 

An online training tool that teaches the basics of PT/MC products and applications, including maintenance and diagnostic tips, application and selection criteria and standards.

The IAPD Plastics Primer: Self-Study Edition

International Association of Plastics Distribution

 

Self-study edition of the IAPD Plastics Primer  designed as an interactive CD-ROM, which includes narration. 
University of Industrial Distribution

Power Transmission Distributors Association

 

A concentrated, continuing-education program focused on the unique needs of the industrial distribution industry. 

* Indicates training offered free of charge.